Briefly, an iconing beginning for a gothic comic book figure that I greatly adore. His Swamp Thing stories took a similar approach to Moores, combining horror-fantasy, ecological concerns, and an encyclopedic knowledge of DC Comics fantasy characters he gradually turned his attention from the DC Universe to history and mythology. Additionally, the Wes Craven film adaptation (tSotST Annual #1) proves the superhero's success at the time. Sadly, all 3 pencillers didn't keep up with Martin's tales. Finally, in the third, final leg (tSotST #1-19) Pasko introduced new characters which re-captured the initial spooky, oneiric fantasies. Whilst the former two did a continuist job, Nestor's drawings truly elevate the final outcome in this phase, with superb interiors. The second effort (ST #14-24) authors are Michelinie, Conway and, most importantly, Redondo. These issues are my fave ones, since Len's solid storytelling and Bernie's masterful, detailed art worked hand in glove. Here, 3 different periods are included: Swampy's inception (tHoS #92 thru ST #1-13) as creators Lein & Wrightson established his sci-fi and horror landmark regarding the tragic creature. Classy and defining OB on this underrated DC character.
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